Garment holder



R. S. SCOTT GARM June 15 1926,

ENT HOLDER Filed April 1, 1925 I 'INVENTOR BY Q a I /R 5 'K A TTORNEYS.

Patented June 15, 1926.

GARMENT Ho'nnnn.

Application filed April 1, 1925. Serial No. 19,863.

This invention relates to garment holders and involves a detachable fastening means having a wide range of' usefulness, for example, for garters, belts, girdles, arm or wrist bands, waiscoat straps andthe like.

The general object of they invention is to improve the structure andefiiciency of such garment holders and'to'increase the comfort and service thereof, A particular object is to enable the use; of a wide band, flexible or otherwise, with the increased comfort and service thereof, without the need of: a wide fasteningmeans; which frequently would be seriously objectionable. This invention provides a combination of a wide band with a narrow fastener, yet one which is adjustable to alter the length of the band as with other fasteners, clasps and the like. With the present invention a narrow clasp or fastener may be employed with a wide band and Without the need of a special wovenband, ashas heretofore been proposed. Other and further objects and advantages of the inven: tion will be explained in connection with r the specific embodiments hereinafter to be described, or will be apparent to those skilled in the subject matter.

7 To the attainment of suchobjects and advantages the present invention consists in the novel garment holder, or fasten ng means or clasp, and the novel features of combination, arrangement, structure and detail here in illustrated or described;

In the accompanying drawings, forming at part hereof,'Fig. 1 is a face view of one formof clasp of fastener plate. I

Fig.- 2is an exterior or front view of a garment holder, for example a garter, embodying the present invention and using, the clasp plate-of Fig. 1;, this embodiment being specifically adaptable for use'asasock garter. Fig. 3-is across section taken throughthe garter and-fastening pieces of- Fig. 2 when Fig. 4- is a similar view, but showingthe interior or opposite side of the same, but with the sock attachment omitted, so that this embodiment is adaptable as a simple band or golf garter, or belt or girdle, or arm or wrist band,-accordiug to the sizeand len th thereof. Fig; 5 shows'the'claspplateof a modified embodiment aswill be ascribed. v

Fig. 6 is a lon itudinal central eros's secups t an embodiinent" employing the clasp plate of Fig 5 thesame are intheir operative engagement.

Fig. 7 shows a clasp plate having features of modification available for any of the other embodiments;

The clasp-plate 9 shown in Fig. 1 is provided with a first or outer slot 10, which is narrow at its center, but having enlarged ends 11 to receive the doubled fabric or ,elastic as will be explained. The slot 10 is arranged along one side of the plate in a d-i- I rection transverse to the band. At the Von posite side of the plate is shown a second band-receiving slot 12. This is shown of different shape from the slot "10 and has longitudinal extensions 13with inturned slot extremities 14. This, arrangement produces a pair of symmetrical or twin lugs15 which assist in disposing and holding" the band.-

In this embodiment the fastening studis intended to engage directly witlr the plate 9, and an enlarged hole 16to'receive the stud is shown, with a narrowed slot 17 extending longitudinally outwardly therefrom. By outwardly is meant in a directionaway from the stud fastening at the other; end of the band. The studhole l6 and the inner slot 12 are shown connected by a passage or mouth 18' which serves the purpose of enabling the fabricto project to a greater degree into the hole 16 to act as agua'rdin preventing the accidental disengagement: of the stud from the socket or slot 17;.and also serves the purpose'offorming a passage of greater area acting: with hole 16 in; securing an easy manual disengagement-of the fastening stud from the plate 9 when desired.

Fig. 2 shows} a practical embodiment employing the clasp plate 9 fFig-.-1,;fo r example as a sock garter. Wide elastic bands are very desirable; as the distribute the pressure,

give greater comfort, and-- are more durable. Such a wide band 19 is shown extending between the socket member or clasp plate 9'and the studmember to bedescribed. The wide material of the-band is shownbent and curved inwardly at 19 the slot 12. The fabric,-with'- its edges; folded or doubled in surrounding the twin lugs 15, extends in this condition across the outer side of the plate, as seen in Fig. '2, and thjel'ice where it enters through the slot'lO, the free end 20 of the band or elastic, taking the doubled" or in:

folded form 20 adj acent to the slot 11'. The extremity of the freeportion 20' of theband mavbeembracediby, a suitable binder: 21-;

he band 19 ,atjihe ip'p'osite siren stitched t; a suitable; pa 22 upon w' inch connection with a wide fabric band 19.

is secured, for example by stitches, a stud piece 23 from which projects a stud 24 having a shank and head as seen in Fig. 3. The pad 22 is shown formed with a sock extension 25, having any ordinary sock grip device 26. These elements 25 and 26 however are omitted in the plain band, garter, belt, etc., as seen in Fig. l, which otherwise is the same as Fig. 2. 1

In applying the garment holder as shown in Figs. 1 to 4, the socket fastener member oriclasp plate 9 will be brought around and placed above the stud fastener member at the other end. The enlarged portions 16 of the stud receiving slot will thereupon be pressed down upon the stud, and the parts relatively moved to cause the stud shank to slide into the narrowed slot 17 of the clasp plate. As clearly seen in Fig. 3 the fabric or elastic of the band lies closely adjacent to the front side of the clasp plate, and thereby presses upon thestud head when engaged in the slot. The fabric thus serves to prevent the accidental sliding and detachment of the.

stud. The fabric indeed may be slightly pushed or pulled into the stud hole 16, as indicated at 27 in Fig. 41-, to form an effective guard for the described purpose.

It will be seen that the described structure permits a relatively narrow clasp plate 9 fabric is nicely and conveniently disposed, so that the front view of the assembled article forms a sightly and attractive combination, as seen in Fig. 2. can be made almost half the the same time the small garment holder and adjustment clasp combination.

The purpose of the extensions 13 and 1 L 7 of the inner slot 12 to form a contour slot will now be seen. In initially assembling the parts the band will be inserted in the slot parts 12, 1'3 and 14. These slot parts have a combined length considerably greater than the transverse dimension of the clasp plate, and approximately equal to the transverse width of the band. Thereby the band may be formed in the shape of a trough or channel and pushed through the slots 12, 13,

-14: to the desired position, according to the length which the article is to have. The twin lugs 15 occupy and interlock with the curved parts of the hand, the lugs acting as spreaders, positioning the fabric during inserting and adjustment and securely locking and gripping it when adjusted. The hand, with its edges thus folded or doubled in,

may then be passed through the straight slot 10, the enlarged end portions 11 of which accommodate the doubled in fabric. When thus assembled a detachable or other form of binding piece 21' may be attached to the extreme end of the band.

resacae of the stud or socket avoids the possibility of the same catching in or injuring other materials, such as loose knit stockings, and at'the same time prevents accidental opening of the fastener from such cause.

When the article shown in Fig. 2 is applied as a sock garter,the grip device 26 is attached to the sock in an ordinary way. Instead of having the grip piece 26 permanently attached by the extension 25 to the pad 22 on which the stud 24 is mounted, the

parts 25 and 26 may be separately constructed, so as to'be applied over the stud 2% when the same are to be used, or detached therefrom when. the article is to be used as a band garter. This arrangement is not herein speciically shown as it is shown and described in connection with the convertible garter illustrated in my copending application Serial Number 736,362, filed September K The embodiment shown in Figs. 5 and 6 introduces a further plan by which possible slippage of the band through the slots is minimized, although in most cases the contour of the slot 12 already described. serves to give a gripping action on the fabric which effectively prevents slipping. In Fig. 5 the clasp plate 30 has an outer'or straight "slot 31 and an inner or bent slot 33 with exten 'sions 34 and 35 analogous to 1. The

stud however is not to be engaged directly with the plate 30, and the plate is formed with a slot 36 in which is engaged a spring socket member 37 into which the stud 24. may be snapped. The longitudinal slot 36 is shown as merging into the straight slot 31, and the double flanged socket piece 37 is slidablealong the slot 36 by reason of the elongated character of the latter. Fig. 6 shows the clasp plate 30 mounted on one end of the band 19 and the stud 24- on the other end, the two mutually engaged. It will be seen that the pull on the. two ends of the band, as indicated by theearrows, will cause the stud socket to be forced against the fabric passing through the slot 31, thereby effecand 6', with the curved slot 33, 34, 35, but

with the straight slot 31 replaced by a contour slot 41 having inwardly curved slot portions 42 at the ends.

In applying the garter, or other garment holder, the socket member or clasp plate 9 1s manipulated to cause the stud hole 16 to pass over the head of stud 24, and then to cause the stud shank to pass into the stud slot 17, where the tension holds it. Disengagement is readily effected by forcing the stud from the narrow slot and extracting it through the enlarged opening 16.

The slot 12 in Figs. 1& and the slot 33 in Figs. 57 may be specifically described as of the shape of the letter C, having the main slot portion, the offset slot portions, and the inturned ends, which however are not always necessary, although preferable wlth a very wide band. The combined slots 12 and 16 in Figs. 1, etc., and the combined slots 41 and 36 in Fig. 7 may be described as E- shaped.

It will thus be seen that I have described a garment holder, for example a garter, em

bodying the principles and attaining the advantages of the present invention. Since many matters of arrangement, design, proportion and detail may be variously modified without departing from the principles, it 1s not intended to limit the invention to such matters except so far as set forth in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. In combination, a wide band, and a narrow clasp plate formed with band receiving slots accommodating the band with its edges doubled in, one of the plate slots being formed with recurved portions at its ends to shape and hold the doubled band margins flatly in position.

2. A garment holder comprising a band and two fastener members, one of said fastener members being a clasp plate narrower than the band and formed with two band receiving slots arranged one at each end of the plate, each slot having its end portions formed to accommodate the excess fabric, the band having its side margins folded in longitudinally upon itself and extending in folded condition through the two slots and longitudinally along the plate from slot to slot.

3. A garment holder comprising a band and two fastener members, one of which is a clasp plate narrower than the band and formed with band receiving slots arranged to accommodate the excess fabric, one or both of which. slots is of the shape of the letter C, the band having its side margins folded in upon itself and accommodated in such slots.-

4. A garment holder comprising a band and two fastener members, one of which is a clasp plate narrower than the band and formed with band receiving slots arranged to accommodate the excess fabric and wherein one or both band receiving slots is of a shape with a'transverse main slot portion, and offset and inturned extensions arranged to accommodate the total Width of the band.

5. A garment holder comprising a band and two fastener members, one of which is a clasp plate narrower than the band and formed with'band receiving slots arranged to accommodate the excess fabric, and wherein one or both band receiving slots is of a shape to surround symmetrical lugs, which lugs occupy and grip the infolded fabric edges. 7

6. A garment holder comprising a claspv plate in combination with a band wider than the plate, the plate formed with opposite band receiving slots shaped to receive the excess width of fabric in folded condition, and a central stud receiving hole, so arranged that the band overlies, guards and protects the stud in said hole.

7. A garment holder comprising a clasp plate in combination with a band, the plate formed with opposite band receiving slots, and a central stud receiving hole connecting with a band receiving slot. 7

8. A garment holder comprising a clasp plate in combination with a band, the plate formed with opposite band receiving slots, a longitudinal slot merging into one of said slots, and a snap socket slidable in said longitudinalslot, whereby the pull on the band clauses the socket to press the band in the soot.

9. A plate in combination with a band wider than tile plate, the plate having band receiving s ots gin folded in upon itself, atleast one of said slots having a recurved shape, accommodating and holding the infolded margin.

Intestimony whereof, I have aflixed my signature hereto.

ROSSITER s. soor'r.

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